it is very difficult, the environment is difficult to gain credible intelligence. but i think they're doing the best they can. it is a difficult mission. sequestration is going to have an effect on the force. i think we should all be aware that forces like these are enormously expensive, they're enormously risky. and if we're going to conduct the operations, we have to do it right and give our troops that are in harm's way rules of engagement that makes sense and support they need to win. >> what is the riskiest part? >> well, in this case, the riskiest part is the loss of life. there is -- these operations are very difficult, very complex, a lot of moving parts and anthey n go wrong in a hurry. it is a risky business. unfortunately in the holiday period, you know, a loss of life is never easy and my heart and best wishes go out to the family. >> did you know him, this s.e.a.l., who died heroically? >> well, not well. you know it a pretty small community. there is not very many and when you get to that level of force, there is even fewer people. so we all know who